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{{Infobox Character General
{{Infobox Character General
|name = Inkling
|name = Inkling
|image = {{tabber|width=265px|title1=Girl|content1=[[File:Inkling Female.png|x300px]]|title2=Boy|content2=[[File:Inkling Male.png|x300px]]}}
|image = {{tabber|width=265px|title1=Girl|tab1=[[File:Inkling Splatoon.png|x300px]]|title2=Boy|tab2=[[File:InklingMaleOrigin.png|x300px]]}}
|caption = [[File:SplatoonSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]<br>Official artwork of an Inkling from ''{{s|inkipedia|Splatoon}}''.
|caption = [[File:SplatoonSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]]<br>Official artwork of an Inkling from ''{{s|inkipedia|Splatoon}}''.
|universe = {{uv|Splatoon}}
|universe = {{uv|Splatoon}}
|firstgame = ''{{iw|inkipedia|Splatoon}}'' (2015)
|firstgame = ''{{iw|inkipedia|Splatoon}}'' (2015)
|games = ''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|games = ''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|lastappearance = ''{{iw|inkipedia|Splatoon 3}}'' (2022)
|lastappearance = ''{{s|wikipedia|Jump Rope Challenge}}'' (2020, cameo via update)
|console = [[Wii U]]
|console = [[Wii U]]
|species = {{iw|inkipedia|Inkling}}
|species = {{iw|inkipedia|Inkling}}
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[[File:GreenInklingSquid.png|thumb|left|150px|A green Inkling in squid form in ''Splatoon''.]]
[[File:GreenInklingSquid.png|thumb|left|150px|A green Inkling in squid form in ''Splatoon''.]]


Inklings are creatures that can transform between a squid form and a humanoid form. They act as the players' avatars in the ''Splatoon'' series, although players can also choose to play as [[Octoling]]s in ''Splatoon 2'' if they have purchased and completed the ''{{iw|inkipedia|Octo Expansion}}'' and from the start in ''Splatoon 3''. Newborn Inklings initially only have access to their squid form and slowly go through a metamorphosis into their humanoid form, reaching maturity after about fourteen years.<ref>[https://splatoonwiki.org/wiki/File:Concept_Art_-_Aging_Process.png Inkling aging process]</ref>
Inklings are creatures that can transform between a squid form and a humanoid form. They act as the players' avatars in the ''Splatoon'' series, although players can also choose to play as [[Octoling]]s in ''Splatoon 2'' if they have purchased and completed the ''{{iw|inkipedia|Octo Expansion}}''. Newborn Inklings initially only have access to their squid form and slowly go through a metamorphosis into their humanoid form, reaching maturity after about fourteen years.<ref>[https://splatoonwiki.org/wiki/File:Concept_Art_-_Aging_Process.png Inkling aging process]</ref> {{iw|inkipedia|Turf War}} battles between teams of Inklings involve using a variety of weapons to cover the map with their team's colored ink - which they can swim in while in squid form - while disrupting the other team's attempt to do the same within the time limit of three minutes. Inklings are also very fashionable, as they can be seen wearing different outfits as well as sporting different hairstyles (though alternate hairstyle options are introduced in ''Splatoon 2''). Inklings are also colored based on the color of their team in battles.


{{iw|inkipedia|Turf War}} battles between teams of Inklings involve using a variety of weapons to cover the map with their team's colored ink—which they can swim in while in squid form—while disrupting the other team's attempt to do the same within the time limit of three minutes. Inklings are also very fashionable, as they can be seen wearing different outfits as well as sporting different hairstyles (though alternate hairstyle options are introduced in ''Splatoon 2''). Inklings are also colored based on the color of their team in battles.
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', some of the Inklings' moveset and actions allow them to change into their squid form, including their dash, grab, and [[Super Jump]]. Squids most often use their squid legs to produce ink, as using Super Jump in ''Ultimate'' inks opponents. Inklings also dissolve in water; although this trait is not truly carried over into ''Ultimate'', it is referenced by Inklings receiving continuous damage while [[swimming]].


The Inkling outfits and headgear for [[Mii|Mii Fighters]] resemble the most prominent Inklings featured in promotional art, which are also used for their {{iw|inkipedia|amiibo}} designs.
The Inkling outfits and headgear for [[Mii|Mii Fighters]] resemble the most prominent Inklings featured in promotional art, which are also used for their {{iw|inkipedia|amiibo}} designs.
* An orange female Inkling with the Hippie hairstyle wearing the {{iw|inkipedia|White Tee}} and {{iw|inkipedia|Pink Trainers}}, introduced in ''Splatoon''.
* An orange Inkling girl with the Hippie hairstyle wearing the {{iw|inkipedia|White Tee}} and {{iw|inkipedia|Pink Trainers}}, introduced in ''Splatoon''.
* A blue male Inkling with the Topknot hairstyle wearing the {{iw|inkipedia|Zink Layered LS}} and {{iw|inkipedia|Purple Hi-Horses}}, introduced in ''Splatoon''.
* A blue Inkling boy with the Topknot hairstyle wearing the {{iw|inkipedia|Zink Layered LS}} and {{iw|inkipedia|Purple Hi-Horses}}, introduced in ''Splatoon''.
* A green Inkling with an unspecified gender due to being in squid form, introduced in ''Splatoon''.
* A green Inkling squid, introduced in ''Splatoon''.
* A pink female Inkling with the Haircut hairstyle wearing the {{iw|inkipedia|King Flip Mesh}}, {{iw|inkipedia|White King Tank}}, and {{iw|inkipedia|Mint Dakroniks}}, introduced in ''Splatoon 2''.
* A pink Inkling girl with the Haircut hairstyle wearing the {{iw|inkipedia|King Flip Mesh}}, {{iw|inkipedia|White King Tank}}, and {{iw|inkipedia|Mint Dakroniks}}, introduced in ''Splatoon 2''.
* A green Inkling with the Slick hairstyle wearing the {{iw|inkipedia|Squidfin Hook Cans}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Black V-Neck Tee}}, and {{s|inkipedia|Yellow-Mesh Sneakers}}, introduced in ''Splatoon 2''.
* A green Inkling boy with the Slick hairstyle wearing the {{iw|inkipedia|Squidfin Hook Cans}}, {{iw|inkipedia|Black V-Neck Tee}}, and {{s|inkipedia|Yellow-Mesh Sneakers}}, introduced in ''Splatoon 2''.
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===As a costume===
===As a costume===
[[File:DLC Costume Inkling Outfit.jpg|thumb|left|The Inkling Outfit and wigs in {{forwiiu}}.]]
[[File:DLC Costume Inkling Outfit.jpg|thumb|left|The Inkling Outfit and wigs in {{forwiiu}}.]]
The Inklings are shown in the original promotional art for ''Splatoon'' are the basis for two paid [[downloadable content]] [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Wave 2|costumes]]: the Inkling Outfit for {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}s (with matching Inkling Wig headgear) and a standalone piece of headgear, the Inkling Squid Hat. Two QR codes were also released for those who wish to have the exact Miis used in the Inkling Outfit's advertising – one for [http://www.smashbros.com/images/dlc/image/qr_sample09.jpg the male Inkling] and one for [http://www.smashbros.com/images/dlc/image/qr_sample10.jpg the female one].
The orange Inkling girl and blue Inkling boy shown in the original promotional art for ''Splatoon'' are the basis for two paid [[downloadable content]] [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Wave 2|costumes]]: the Inkling Outfit for {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}s (with matching Inkling Wig headgear) and a standalone piece of headgear, the Inkling Squid Hat. Two QR codes were also released for those who wish to have the exact Miis used in the Inkling Outfit's advertising: one for the [http://www.smashbros.com/images/dlc/image/qr_sample09.jpg Inkling boy] and one for the [http://www.smashbros.com/images/dlc/image/qr_sample10.jpg Inkling girl].


These outfits could be obtained for free with copies of ''Splatoon'' purchased from GameStop in North America before June 13th, 2015. Otherwise, they were made purchasable on the eShop beginning on June 14th, 2015.
These outfits could be obtained for free with copies of ''Splatoon'' purchased from GameStop in North America before June 13th, 2015. Otherwise, they were made purchasable on the eShop beginning on June 14th, 2015.
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===Trophy===
===Trophy===
The Inkling trophy was automatically unlocked after purchasing the Inkling Outfit.
The Inkling trophy is automatically unlocked after purchasing the Inkling Outfit.
{{Trophy
{{Trophy
|name=Inkling
|name=Inkling
|image-3ds=InklingTrophy3DS.png
|image-3ds=InklingTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=InklingTrophyWiiU.png
|image-wiiu=InklingTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-ntsc=Meet the Inklings, a mysterious race of beings that can transform into squid at will! They like to octopi their time with frantic, multicolored {{iw|inkipedia|turf war}}s, and they won't miss out on any oppor-tuna-ty to get to the top. And we wouldn't go so far as to call them cod's gift to fashion, but check out that fresh style!
|desc-ntsc=Meet the Inklings, a mysterious race of beings that can transform into squid at will! They like to octopi their time with frantic, multicolored turf wars, and they won’t miss out on any oppor-tuna-ty to get to the top. And we wouldn’t go so far as to call them cod’s gift to fashion, but check out that fresh style!
|desc-pal=Meet the Inklings, a mysterious race of squid that can take a humanoid form at will. They like to octopi their time with frantic, multi-coloured turf wars between rivals, and they won't miss out on any oppor-tuna-ty to get to the top! And we wouldn't go so far as to call them cod's gift to fashion, but check out that style!
|desc-pal=Meet the Inklings, a mysterious race of squid that can take a humanoid form at will. They like to octopi their time with frantic, multi-colored{{sic}} turf wars between rivals, and they won't miss out on any oppor-tuna-ty to get to the top! And we wouldn't go so far as to call them cod's gift to fashion, but check out that style!
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=WiiU|game1=Splatoon|release1=05/2015}}
{{Trophy games|console1=wiiu|game1=[[Splatoon]] (05/2015)}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=WiiU|game1=Splatoon|release1=06/2015}}
}}
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===As a playable character===
===As a playable character===
{{Main|Inkling (SSBU)}}
{{Main|Inkling (SSBU)}}
[[File:Inkling SSBU.png|thumb|200px|The default female Inkling, as they appear in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
[[File:Inkling SSBU.png|thumb|200px|The default female Inkling as she appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
Both male and female Inklings appear as unlockable [[newcomer]]s in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. The initial teaser trailer for the then-untitled ''Ultimate'' featured [[inkipedia:File:Splatoon - Orange Inkling girl.png|an orange Inkling]] and [[inkipedia:File:WiiU Splatoon char 01.png|a blue one]] from ''Splatoon''{{'}}s original promotional art, although they were not explicitly confirmed to be fighters until Nintendo's E3 2018 presentation, where the orange one was confirmed to be the default. Inkling can potentially be the first fighter unlocked due to being the first fighter in {{SSBU|Samus}}' Classic Mode unlock tree.
Both male and female Inklings appear as unlockable [[newcomer]]s in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. The initial teaser trailer for the then-untitled ''Ultimate'' featured the [https://cdn.wikimg.net/en/splatoonwiki/images/thumb/c/c4/Splatoon_-_Orange_Inkling_girl.png/521px-Splatoon_-_Orange_Inkling_girl.png orange Inkling girl] and the [https://cdn.wikimg.net/en/splatoonwiki/images/thumb/6/62/WiiU_Splatoon_char_01.png/600px-WiiU_Splatoon_char_01.png blue Inkling boy] from ''Splatoon''{{'}}s original promotional art. However, they were not explicitly confirmed to be fighters until Nintendo's E3 2018 presentation. Inkling can potentially be the first fighter unlocked due to being the first character in {{SSBU|Samus}}' Classic Mode character unlock tree.
 
In ''Ultimate'', Inkling incorporates {{iw|inkipedia|ink}} as a key component of their moveset and can apply [[Ink (status)|it]] via a number of attacks. Inkling can also transform into their squid form via their [[dash]], [[spot dodge]], [[air dodge]], [[roll]], up throw, back throw and [[Super Jump]], as well as while refilling their [[Ink Tank]]. Although Inkling dissolves in water in the ''Splatoon'' series, this trait is not carried over into ''Ultimate''; instead, it is referenced by Inkling receiving continuous damage while [[swimming]].
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===As a costume===
===As a costume===
[[File:SSBU Splatoon2 Set.png|thumb|left|The ''Splatoon 2'' costume set in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
[[File:SSBU Splatoon2 Set.png|thumb|left|The ''Splatoon 2'' costume set in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]
In addition to the returning ''Splatoon'' costumes from ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', ''Splatoon 2'' costumes for the {{SSBU|Mii Gunner}} are available. The ''Splatoon 2'' costumes are based on the Inklings featured in that game's promotional art.
In addition to the returning ''Splatoon'' costumes from ''Super Smash Bros. 4'', ''Splatoon 2'' costumes for the [[Mii Gunner]] are available. The ''Splatoon 2'' costumes are based on the pink Inkling girl and the green Inkling boy featured in that game's promotional art.
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===Spirits===
===Spirits===
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<gallery>
<gallery>
DLC Costume Inkling Squid Hat.jpg|DLC Costume Inkling Squid Hat.jpg|The Inkling Squid Hat headgear.
DLC Costume Inkling Squid Hat.jpg|DLC Costume Inkling Squid Hat.jpg|The Inkling Squid Hat headgear.
SSB4 Mii Fighter Inkling F.jpg|Inkling costume for a female Mii Gunner.
SSB4 Mii Fighter Inkling F.jpg|Inkling costume for female Mii Gunner.
SSB4 Mii Fighter Inkling M.jpg|Inkling costume for a male Mii Gunner.
SSB4 Mii Fighter Inkling M.jpg|Inkling costume for male Mii Gunner.
SSB4 Mii Fighter Inkling Squid Hat.jpg|Inkling Squid Hat for a Mii Fighter.
SSB4 Mii Fighter Inkling Squid Hat.jpg|Inkling Squid Hat for Mii Fighter.
Inkling-Alt1 SSBU.png|The default male Inkling as they appear in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
Inkling-Alt1 SSBU.png|The male Inkling as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The skin color of most Inkling headgear and outfits for [[Mii]] Fighters in ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'' changes to match the skin color of the Mii wearing them, mirroring the ability to customize the playable Inkling's skin color in ''Splatoon'' games.
*The skin color for the Inkling costume in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' changes to match the skin color used by the [[Mii]] wearing it, mirroring the ability to customize the playable Inkling's skin color in ''Splatoon''.
*Oddly, the European version of ''SSB4'' doesn't change the spelling of "colored" to "coloured" in the Inkling's trophy description.
*Oddly, the European version of ''SSB4'' doesn't change the spelling of "colored" to "coloured" in the Inkling's trophy description.
*Inkling and [[Wii Fit Trainer]] are the only fighters with male and female [[Alternate costume|variants]] where the female is the default variant.
*Inkling and [[Wii Fit Trainer]] are the only fighters with male and female [[Alternate costume|variants]] where the female is the default variant.
**Inkling is also the only fighter to have male and female variants where both genders have the same voice actor.
**Inkling is also the only fighter to have male and female variants where both genders have the same voice actor.
*Inkling and [[Alph]] are the only fighters whose console of origin is the [[Wii U]]. Unlike Alph, however, Inkling Girl is a standard fighter in her own right (having her own character selection screen slot, being acknowledged by various battle records in-game, etc.), whereas Alph, like Inkling Boy, is an alternate costume character that shares a character slot with [[Captain Olimar]].
*Inkling is one of two fighters whose console of origin is the [[Wii U]]. The other is [[Alph]]. Unlike Alph, however, Inkling is a standard fighter in their own right (having their own character selection screen slot, being acknowledged by various battle records in-game, etc.) while Alph is only accessible as a fighter via [[Olimar]]'s [[alternate costume]]s.
**Due to Alph being an alternate costume character to Olimar (who debuted on the [[Nintendo GameCube]]), Inkling is the only standard fighter to debut on the Wii U. By extension, ''Splatoon'' is the only franchise to have debuted on the Wii U.
**As Alph is an alternate fighter to Olimar (who instead debuted on the [[Nintendo GameCube]]), Inkling is the only standard fighter to debut on the Wii U, and ''Splatoon'' the only franchise from this console.
*As with the other fighters with male and female variants, the default male and female Inklings have been established as separate entities. This has been shown in cinematics that promote ''Ultimate'', such as the opening movie of [[World of Light]].
*As with the other fighters with male and female variants, the default male and female Inklings have been established as separate entities, being unspecified members of a larger species and appearing together in cinematics that promote ''Ultimate''.
*In some languages, Inkling has two different names to refer to the female and male variants. [[Villager]], [[Wii Fit Trainer]], [[Pokémon Trainer]], [[Byleth]], and the [[Mii|Mii Fighters]] also share this trait. While "Inkling Girl" and "Inkling Boy" have been officially used in English as well as Japanese, German and Dutch in the ''Splatoon'' series and ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8 Deluxe}}'', the English, Japanese, German and Dutch versions of ''Ultimate'' do not make this name distinction.
*In some languages, Inkling has two different names to refer to the female and male variants. [[Villager]], [[Wii Fit Trainer]], [[Pokémon Trainer]], [[Byleth]], and the [[Mii|Mii Fighters]] also share this trait. While "Inkling Girl" and "Inkling Boy" have been officially used in English as well as Japanese, German and Dutch in the ''Splatoon'' series and ''{{iw|mariowiki|Mario Kart 8 Deluxe}}'', the English, Japanese, German and Dutch versions of ''Ultimate'' do not make this name distinction.
**The French localizations are the only ones not to capitalize "inkling", treating it as a species name instead of a character name.
**The French localizations are the only ones not to capitalize "inkling", treating it as a species name instead of a character name.

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